Contralto Corner Celebrates 100 Contraltos On The Site!

This week the 100th Contralto Profile was added to the Profiles Section of the Contralto Corner.

I would like to thank all the fans of the Contralto voice who support this website, and the Contraltos themselves, who sing so beautifully for us.

The Contraltos listed there are from all categories (Coloratura, Lyric, Mid-Weight, Dramatic, Profondo and Basso) and from all stages of career (historical, current, and up-and-coming). 

To celebrate this milestone, I have pulled together a sample of ten arias and scenes which, for me, showcase the Contralto voice in all its glory.

I hope you enjoy listening to them!

All the best,

James

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Der Tod und das Mädchen
Performed by Marian Anderson

Gaea's Scene from Daphne
Performed by Anna Larsson

Klytemnestra's Scene from Elektra
Performed by Ewa Podleś

The Enchantress
Performed by Dame Clara Butt

Nel Profondo
Performed by Sonia Prina

Urlicht from Symphony #2
Performed by Tanja Ariane Baumgartner

Weiche, Wotan! Weiche!
Performed by Jane Madiera

Re dell'abisso, affrettati
Performed by Claramae Turner

Accerba voluta
Performed by Gwendolyn Brown

O Thou That Tellest Good Tidings to Zion
Performed by Helen Watts